About St Raphael, the French Riviera

Located in the heart of the French Riviera, St Raphael offers good beaches, restaurants, cafes, clubs and hotels – at a fraction of the cost of its more glamorous cousins along the coast. Just perfect for couples celebrating a beach holiday or romantic getaway!

Visit the Eglise des Templiers, a 12th century church that stands on the ruins of two Carolingian churches and see the Roman ruins of an aqueduct nearby.

Party-on at La Reserve nightclub or try your luck at the gaming tables of the Grand Casino.

Best beaches in Saint Raphael

Plage du Veillat

– – Dig your toes into this long stretch of golden sand that shelves into shallow water. This family friendly beach offers a range of facilities such as parasols and sun loungers, within reach of cafes, restaurants and hotels. This region is one of the most affordable spots along the French Riviera and is especially popular with families.

Plage du Débarquement

– – This 7km-long pebble and sand beach became part of history on 15 August 1944 when Allied forces stormed ashore into then-occupied France during World War II. Facilities include parasols and sun loungers.

An official nude beach – the Plage de St-Ayguls – lies 10km west of the town centre.

Accommodation
St Raphael boasts a good range of hotels such as the charming family run Hotel Excelsior, located on the beachfront promenade opposite a golden-sand beach.

Or relax in luxurious style with cliff-top sea views at the splendid Villa Mauresque, the former home of author W. Somerset Maugham. The Moorish-style villa is located in the tiny coastal village of Boulouris, just five minutes drive from St Raphael.

Best Western Golf Hotel Valescure

	EUR 119 one night The hotel offers Wake up call and Dry cleaning/laundry service for all in-house guests.Best Western... More Information>>

La Villa Mauresque

	EUR 891 one night All guests can use the hotel’s Dry cleaning/laundry service and Multilingual staff free of charge.La... More Information>>

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Location – St Raphael is located 37km from St Tropez and 39km from Cannes.

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Latest update for this beach holiday destination: 26 September, 2012

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